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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. When one of the characters discusses the idea of opening a tea shop, which of the following desserts is mentioned?
(a) Cookies.
(b) Cheesecake.
(c) Brownies.
(d) Scones.
2. Beatrice's story begins with the following exclamation:
(a) "Marigolds! Sunflowers! Chrysanthe ... mums!"
(b) "Horses! Rats! Rab ... bits!"
(c) "Apples! Pears! Cu ... cumbers!"
(d) " Radium! Chloroform! Urani ... um!"
3. Where does Tillie go immediately after the scream is heard in Act 1?
(a) To Beatrice's room.
(b) To the barn.
(c) To Tillie's room.
(d) To Nanny's room.
4. What kind of model does Tillie present in school?
(a) A model of a swimming pool.
(b) A model of an atom.
(c) A model of a house.
(d) A model of a vegetable farm.
5. Tillie is engaged in the following activity while her mother reads the newspaper:
(a) Feeding Nanny her breakfast.
(b) Grooming a horse.
(c) Applying lipstick.
(d) Planting marigolds.
6. Which of the following statements best summarizes the final scene of Act 1?
(a) It is an uplifting scene in which Beatrice takes a stand against cigarette smoking and drinking, and she promises her daughters that from now on, she is going to be a better mother.
(b) It is a humorous scene in which Beatrice rides a horse through the living room while shouting "my life rocks" through a megaphone.
(c) It is an emotionally charged scene in which Beatrice seems to have a breakthrough, as she realizes the unfair treatment she has been giving her daughter.
(d) It is a frightening scene in which Nanny collapses at Beatrice's feet, Ruth has a seizure, and Tillie runs away from home.
7. Beatrice is busy doing which of the following activities when the final scene in Act 1 begins?
(a) Planting marigolds.
(b) Cooking dinner.
(c) Assisting Ruth with her homework.
(d) A little housecleaning.
8. What is Beatrice's last name?
(a) Hunsdorfer.
(b) Beebe.
(c) Smith.
(d) Andrews.
9. Why did Beatrice's father want her to get married?
(a) To avoid the embarrassment of her being single and pregnant.
(b) To get her out of the house.
(c) To win a bet he had made with Nanny.
(d) To be sure that she was taken care of.
10. What substance does Nanny spill?
(a) Nail polish remover.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Hot water.
(d) Plant food.
11. Which of the following animals appeared in a recurring nightmare that Beatrice used to have?
(a) Rats.
(b) Birds.
(c) Horses.
(d) Rabbits.
12. What does Beatrice do in the first act to distract Ruth and avoid being upset?
(a) Beatrice tells Ruth the story of when she planted her first marigold garden.
(b) Beatrice tells Ruth the story of when she stole a wagon from her father.
(c) Beatrice tells Ruth the story of when her father taught her how to drive a car.
(d) Beatrice tells the story of when she and Nanny stole a rabbit from a pet shop.
13. What is Beatrice's reaction to Dr. Berg's phone call?
(a) She is shocked and saddened because she does not know how to solve her daughter's problems.
(b) She is worried and nervous because Nanny's health is on the decline.
(c) She is delighted and enthusiastic because she cannot wait to show her pride for her daughter.
(d) She is angry and agitated because she does not want to go on stage without appropriate clothes.
14. Who is the "goody-goody girl" according to Beatrice?
(a) Miss Hanley.
(b) Tillie.
(c) Nanny.
(d) Ruth.
15. Which of the following phrases best describes Nanny's relationship with Beatrice?
(a) Nanny is the live-in maid.
(b) Nanny is Beatrice's mother.
(c) Nanny is a boarder whom Beatrice cares for.
(d) Nanny is Beatrice's mother-in-law.
Short Answer Questions
1. Ruth has one of the following problems:
2. Why is Ruth upset with Beatrice at the end of Act 1?
3. What does Beatrice ask Tillie to get rid of in the final scene in Act 1?
4. In Act 1, what does Ruth tell Mr. Goodman about her sister?
5. What is the setting of the play in the opening act?
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